1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1953 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1967 Fiat 850 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Talbot T 26 (197 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Talbot T 26 weights approximately 878 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 1953 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Fiat | Talbot |
Model | 850 | T 26 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 4482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |